Financial Accountant

Dentons•Edmonton, AB

4d•CA$60,000 - CA$80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Dentons is seeking a Financial Accountant responsible for the timely and accurate execution of key corporate accounting activities. This includes complex bank reconciliations, journal entries, and the preparation of supporting schedules and reports for the month-end close process. The role requires strong attention to detail, advanced Excel capabilities, and a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial close procedures. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, reporting to the Assistant Controller.

Requirements

Accounting diploma required.
Minimum of 2–4 years of related experience.
Strong aptitude and experience with accounting systems is required.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is required, with strong working knowledge of Outlook and Word and advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
Dedicated, proactive, and able to perform a variety of accounting functions independently.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree (BComm) with a major in accounting and/or enrolment in the early stages of a CPA designation is considered an asset.
Experience with Elite 3E is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Support the month-end close process, including preparing and posting journal entries and allocation entries.
Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
Prepare monthly financial reporting schedules and supporting working papers.
Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain information required to support close, reporting, and audit deliverables.
Prepare multiple high-volume, complex national bank reconciliations on a daily basis and resolve reconciling items.
Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual variances and discrepancies.
Prepare year-end files and supporting documentation for the annual audit.
Support the development and documentation of policies and procedures, with an emphasis on internal controls.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and month-end close efficiency.
Provide ad hoc analysis and support, as required.